What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Francisco is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to San Francisco is to BART which takes 14 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Oakland and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oakland Ferry Terminal and arriving at San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and San Francisco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Oakland to San Francisco?

The distance between Oakland and San Francisco is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to San Francisco without a car is to BART which takes 14 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to San Francisco?

The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Powell Street takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oakland to San Francisco bus from?

Oakland to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to San Francisco train from?

Oakland to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Where does the Oakland to San Francisco bus arrive?

Oakland to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Oakland to San Francisco train arrive?

Oakland to San Francisco train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from Oakland to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to San Francisco is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Oakland to San Francisco.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to San Francisco?

Book your Oakland to San Francisco bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 751+ hotels available in San Francisco.

Oakland to San Francisco - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to San Francisco by subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Powell Streetsubway Yellow-S / ...
14 min
$2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
20 min
$1–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oakland Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Gferry Oa
25 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to San Franciscotaxi 10.9 mi
17 min
$40–55
Drive 10.9 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to San Franciscocar 10.9 mi
17 min
$2–3

Oakland to San Francisco by subway

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Powell Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Francisco Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 20 min. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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